Ewedu Soup

Ewedu soup is a type of soup enjoyed by the Yoruba tribe in the western part of Nigeria. Some other tribes in the western and middle belt in Nigeria love it so much.

Ewedu is very rich in minerals and medical personnel always prescribe it to patient having shortage of blood. It is one of the soups for weight loss because. It goes well with amala.

INGREDIENTS:

Ewedu leaf (Jute leaf), salt, locust beans (iru), potash (optional)

              

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Remove Ewedu leaves from the stem and wash them.
• Chop into pieces on chopping board.
• Put one cup of water on fire and bring to boil.
• Pour the chop ewedu into the boiling water
• Add the locust beans (iru) and potash if desired.
• Allow to boil for 10 mins, with the pot uncovered.
• Add salt to taste and cook for another five minutes. Serve with stew and eba, amala or fufu etc.

Enjoy it with your family. Have a wonderful taste.